At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of cutting-edge automotive hardware for electric drive systems.
- Company: Innovative engineering company focused on next-gen electric technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and skill development.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of automotive innovation and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-voltage power electronics and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Lead Hardware Engineer - Power Electronics
- Lead Hardware Engineer | Norwich
This is an opportunity to join an innovative engineering company developing next-generation electric drive systems.
You will take technical leadership of automotive hardware development, driving the design of high-voltage, production-ready systems from concept through to validation and full-scale manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and development of automotive hardware including 600V power electronics, inverters, bi‑directional DC‑DC converters and battery charging systems.
- Defining hardware architecture and taking ownership of delivery through concept, design, validation and production release.
- Leading and mentoring a team of hardware engineers, ensuring delivery against technical, cost and schedule targets.
- Driving Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Cost (DFC) and FMEA activities to ensure scalable, high‑volume production readiness.
- Working closely with project managers, software, systems and manufacturing teams to ensure robust integration and delivery.
- Supporting supplier engagement, component selection, cost reduction and value engineering activities.
Requirements
- Strong experience in automotive or electrification hardware development, ideally within high‑voltage power electronics systems.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex hardware projects in a structured environment.
- Strong understanding of high‑volume automotive design, including cost, manufacturability and production scalability.
- Experience with FMEA, DVP, reliability engineering and hardware validation activities.
- Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, systems and manufacturing.
Bonus Skills
- Experience with 600V power electronics, inverters, DC‑DC converters or EV charging systems.
- Knowledge of EMC, safety standards and automotive certification processes.
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Embedded / Electronics in Norwich employer: Platform Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Development Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative work culture that values creativity and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all within a supportive environment that encourages you to push the boundaries of electro-mechanical design. Join us in a location that fosters both personal and professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Platform Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
